Cooke 75mm T2.8 miniS4/i Cinema Lens
The Cooke 75mm T2.8 is a 75mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 75mm T2.8 miniS4/i Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Cooke 75mm T2.8
Key Features — Cooke 75mm T2.8
PL Mount: Industry-standard positive lock mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
75mm Prime Optic: Fixed focal length in the standard range delivers a natural perspective well suited to portraiture, dialogue scenes, and general narrative work.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides reliable light-gathering capability for a range of shooting conditions without the added bulk of faster cinema primes.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, aligning with the most widely used format in professional digital cinema production.
Cooke /i Technology: Built-in /i metadata communication transmits real-time lens data — including focus distance and aperture — to compatible camera systems for use in VFX and post-production workflows.
miniS4/i Optical Character: Part of Cooke's miniS4/i family, the lens delivers the organic rendering associated with the S4/i series in a more compact and lightweight package.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 75mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.3kg |
Description — Cooke 75mm T2.8
The Cooke 75mm T2.8 miniS4/i Cinema Lens is a manual-focus prime built for Super 35 format digital cinema and film production. Mounted via the industry-standard PL Mount, it integrates readily with professional cinema cameras used across the industry. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T2.8, offering reliable light-gathering performance across a range of lighting conditions on set.
Weighing in at 1.3 kg, it is designed to balance professional build quality with practical usability, particularly on setups where lens weight is a consideration. Classified in the standard focal length range at 75mm, it covers a versatile perspective well-suited to dialogue scenes, medium shots, and a broad range of narrative cinematography applications. The lens features no autofocus or image stabilization — both deliberate omissions in line with the operational demands of professional cinema production, where manual control and repeatability are prioritized.
The miniS4/i is positioned as part of Cooke's broader S4/i lens family, offering consistency in character and coverage for cinematographers building or expanding a matched lens set.
Pros — Cooke 75mm T2.8
- ✓T2.8 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema and film cameras
- ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the dominant sensor size in professional cinema
Cons — Cooke 75mm T2.8
- ✗T2.8 maximum aperture is moderate compared to faster cinema primes available in this focal length
- ✗No image stabilization, though this is standard for cinema primes
- ✗No filter thread size specified, which may complicate on-set filtration planning
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 75mm T2.8
What camera mount does the Cooke 75mm T2.8 miniS4/i use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard positive lock mount found on a wide range of professional digital cinema and film cameras. This makes it broadly compatible across the professional cinema camera ecosystem.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 75mm T2.8 miniS4/i is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is one of the most widely used sensor sizes in professional digital cinema production.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is fully manual focus with no autofocus capability, and image stabilization is listed as none. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller.
How heavy is the Cooke 75mm T2.8 miniS4/i?+
The lens weighs 1.3 kg. This puts it in a practical range for professional cinema use, balancing the solidity expected of a cinema prime with usability on lightweight and handheld rigs.
Is this lens part of a matched set with other Cooke lenses?+
The miniS4/i is part of Cooke's miniS4/i family of cinema lenses, designed to be consistent within the series. As a prime in the standard focal length range, it can be used alongside other focal lengths in the same family for color-matched sets.